Student Housing in Osijek

Osijek is located in the east of Croatia and has a unique charm with its historic architecture and cobblestone streets. It also has a lively nightlife, especially during academic periods. There are lots of bars, nightclubs and cafes where you can enjoy your free time.

Another noteworthy fact is that, compared to other European and Croatian cities, the cost of living in Osijek is generally lower. The prices of food, accommodation and transportation are usually affordable, which is beneficial for students on tight budgets or who want to make the most out of their experience.

Student apartments for rent in Osijek

The most common type of apartment you’ll find in this Croatian city is the ones that have several rooms, which are meant to be shared between a number of students. The cost is usually quite affordable and allows you to live with people from different parts of the world. This will make your experience much more fun!

On the other hand, there are the studio apartments. They are fully for you to enjoy, they have a bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom in a compact space. These are ideal if you prefer to have more privacy and not share spaces.

It’s important to check if the services, such as internet, water, electricity, heating, among others, are included in the monthly price indicated in the ad or not, as that can make the price increase quite a lot.

Student rooms for rent in Osijek

In this Croatian city you’ll find both single rooms and shared rooms. Both options are equipped with all the basic necessities for a student, such as a bed, desk, chair and closet for each student. The cost of single rooms is around 120 € per month and the cost of shared rooms is usually less than 100 € per month, per person.

In some cases, the shared rooms have a price that is indicated in case a single person wants to rent it, which is usually a little less than the sum of the rent for two people. This option is usually chosen by students who determine that this accommodation is ideal, but prefer to have the room to themselves and not share that space.

Student accommodation in Osijek

These are some of the best neighbourhoods to look for student accommodation in this Croatian city:

Flats for rent in Tvrđa

The historic centre of Osijek is ideal for students who want to be surrounded by history. It’s where many of the shops, cafes, art galleries and other venues frequented by students are located. Also, the Tvrđa Campus of the University of Osijek is located here.

Apartments in Donji Grad

This district is located to the east of the historic centre of the city. It’s an area that mixes residential and commercial areas, which have streets that are usually very lively with shops, bars and restaurants. Moreover, from here you‘ll be able to easily reach the various buildings of the University.

Rooms for rent in Gornji Grad

Its name means "Upper Town" and is ideal if you want to be in the centre of city life. This is because it’s the liveliest area of Osijek, with a large number of restaurants, bars, shops and other entertainment venues, such as a cinema. It has very good tram connections to the rest of the city, so it’s convenient to live in no matter which campus you are going to.

Erasmus accommodation near the University of Osijek Josip Juraj Strossmayer

This institution has several buildings and campuses in the city. On the one hand, there’s the Sveučilišni Campus, located next to Donji Grad. On the other hand, there’s the Tvrđa Campus, located in the namesake neighbourhood. For its part, the Faculty of Kinesiology is south of the centre, near Osijek's central train station. A positive aspect is that the city is relatively small and can be reached everywhere by bike or tram, so you’ll certainly have easy access to your faculty from wherever you choose your accommodation.

Student residences in Osijek

In this city, you’ll find both private student residences and university student halls. In the case of the private residences, you’ll be able to choose between single rooms, shared rooms, studio apartments and apartments with more rooms to share. On the other hand, in the university student halls, the most common type of accommodation is shared rooms between two students. Generally, all residences are in locations with good connections or close to the universities.

Frequently asked questions about studying in Osijek